I see. For my part I retain a great fondness for Buddhism, as one can be both a Buddhist and an Atheist without philosophical contradiction.
Regarding Loki-ism, have you formalized your commitment?:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heathenry_(new_religious_movement)
Because Loki is a bit of a controversial figure within the movement:
http://witchesandpagans.com/pagan-p...satru-faq-why-do-some-heathens-hate-loki.html
Tricksters in general seem to be problematic figures in most mythologies. Hardly a surprise. Good luck with your patron nonetheless.
On a related note, I have recently been reading all about Egyptian theology in Iamblichus' "On the Mysteries". It is very interesting, as it covers all the philosophical models and conceptions, misconception, and contradictions of divinity as put forwards by the Greeks and how an Egyptian priest set about answering those inquiries. It creates a totally different picture of what a deity is, and how to conceive of them, that has no bearing on the Judeo-Christian model, except that it does cover elements of Gnosticism, such as the Demiurge and angels. This is in keeping with what I have learned about Serapis and the origins of Christianity however. What is most surprising is how very different the understanding of what constitutes a deity is from what Christianity teaches. A real eye opener. It is also a fascinating technical manual for hermetic theurgy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theurgy. It has got me taking line notes and comparing the findings to other Pantheistic traditions (I don't like the pejorative terms "Heathen" and "Pagan"). The book is a goldmine on the religions of antiquity, but takes a bit of background reading to make good sense of.